Gensokyo Residents's Story

Aya sighed. At least she'd gotten the photo's, right? Wrong. She needed an Interview. She flew around some more, before spying a group of people in the Forest walking. She landed in front of them, snapping Photo's with a grin on her face. She'd already gotten enough Photo's, but she always liked having extras. She let her Camera fall, noticing whom she was photographing. A Wolf, a girl and a Man. Odd, Aya swore that the Wolf looked kind of Human. Oh well. "Heya, people-from-somewhere-not-in-gensokyo-but-are-apparently-cool-anyways! Where ya going? Could I get an Interview off of anyone?".

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Remilia observed Mirrin and Damien fly over to the Balcony, and decided to act quickly. She proceeded to where they were, pulling a note out of her pocket. "Listen Mirrin, you might not like me at the moment, but we were getting along just fine before. Anyways, read this. You wrote it to Lance after you met my Maid, which was after you beat up my Brother, L, and... I missed a lot of stuff, actually". Remilia held out the Note, expecting Mirrin to hate her even more now that she knew L and her were related.

Before Mirrin turned away, Remilia called out to her. "Oh, then would you mind returning MY Clothes, and LANCE'S Sword then? Which he gave to you so you could protect yourself? The Clothes I gave you so that you wouldn't freeze to death? Maybe next time I'll let Rumia devour you!". Remilia held out her hand, eyes blazing red. "I'm not leaving you alone until you gimme back my stuff!~".

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Aya observed the people before her. "Umm, hey guys? Uhh... can ya answer my question?".

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*Fwooooosh!*

The two racers sped across the Island, through the Forests, dodging trees and rocks alike. They suddenly veered upwards, landing on the Mountaintop that had so recently held a massive battle. "Want a drink, Lance?".

"Sure".

"What happened down there, anyways".

"Stuff... complicated stuff".

"Don't wanna talk about it do ya?".

"Not really, Marisa".

"Fine then, I'll just lean my head on your shoulder then".

Lance was too tired to protest, so they sat like that for a while.

Remilia took a step back. "And to think, I actually cared about you. YOU HUMANS ARE ALL THE SAME! STUPID, INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE WORMS THAT SHOULD BE CRUSHED INTO THE DIRT! What is a Human? A MISERABLE BAG OF LIES AND IDIOCY! I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I EVEN TRUSTED YOU! THAT WE EVEN TRUSTED YOU! I hope you rot in hell for this, B*TCH!". Remilia's eyes were blazing by this time, tears flowing down her cheeks, but she kept her anger in check, turning away and leaving the two others alone.

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Remilia sat on the Balcony, watching the sun set. She looked at her arm, noticing no burn marks. She didn't need an Umbrella, she was almost Human. She would kill to be Human again, to be rid of the curse that was thrust upon her. so what if she'd prayed to have power? Her Parents shouldn't have been abusive to her and her Brother. Humans were pathetic, sad, stupid, stupid creatures, but even though they were, she still wished. She closed her eyes and leaned back, sighing to the wind, wondering what would happen next. "Where are you, my Consort?".

"Mirrin, I've lived for 500 Years. You just insulted me and everyone I care about. You think I'm just going to accept your apology like that!? Are you SERIOUS!? YOU JUST PRACTICALLY SAY THAT MY ENTIRE EXISTENCE IS.. I DON'T EVEN KNOW, AND YOU EXPECT FORGIVENESS!? ARE YOU REALLY THAT STUPID!?". Remilia didn't want to be like this, but once her emotions peeped out, they just kept going. Tears were flowing down her cheeks even harder now, and she was struggling to keep herself from sobbing. "YOU... YOU JUST EXPECT ME TO SHRUG THAT OFF!? HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO DO THAT! HUH!? WHY ARE YOU HUMANS ALWAYS SO INSENSITIVE!? IT'S NOT WHAT'S ON THE OUTSIDE THAT COUNTS, IT'S WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE!? YOU CALLED ME A MONSTER LIKE MY BROTHER!? YOU KNOW HOW THAT MAKES ME FEEL!? IT MAKES ME WANT TO F*CKING END ALL OF THIS FREAKING BULLSH*T RIGHT HER, RIGHT NOW!? BUT DID YOU THINK OF THAT? NO! YOU HUMANS REALLY ARE ALL THE F*CKING SAME!". By now there wasn't any water coming from her eyes, it was blood. Vampires only cry blood under lots of pressure, and by lots I mean near meltdown pressure. "AND THEN YOU HAD TO INSULT THE PEOPLE WHO CARED FOR ME, CARED FOR YOU! I MEAN SERIOUSLY, THE HELL B*TCH! WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT!? WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO EXPRESS MY UNWANTED OPINIONS ON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!? I REALLY DOUBT THAT YOU- THAT YOU- SCREW IT! DON'T EVEN WORRY!". Remilia folded herself into a ball, a bloody ball full of overflowing emotions that she hadn't felt in hundreds or years. "I'll.... n-never forgive you".

*Sniff*

"N-Never......".

Remilia stiffened, her sniffling stopped. She pushed Mirrin away. "I can't... I just.... 500 years... wow. I.... it's been so long since.....". Remilia trailed off. "I can't apologise. You might've lost your memory, but you still said it! I... I just can't forgive you yet". Remilia stood, blood still flowing from her red eyes, puffy from crying so much. She turned away and leaned on the railing, looking into the clear night sky, as if she was waiting for something to happen, from Mirrin or someone else, or for some miracle to come by. Or maybe she was just looking for Lance, who knows? She turned her head slightly, making eye contact with Mirrin for a millisecond before disappearing. She reappeared in Mirrin's arms, crying again. "I can't hate you dammit!".

Aya grinned. "Finally! I was thinking that you guys were antisocial or something! Name's Aya Shameimaru! Fastest Reporter in Gensokyo, and I'm only ever after the truth!". Aya eyed the Wolf and the Dogs, looking slightly uneasy. "Sheesh, I only want to talk, it's not like I'm gonna harm you or anything. That's against my policy!". Aya eyed Quill as well, noticing that he looked... odd, like he could change himself somehow. The girl didn't look like that much of a threat, but you never really knew with these types of people. "So, erm..... I kinda need an Interview.... so would any of you.... like to.... volunteer...?".


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Remilia buried her head into Mirrin's shoulder, and with her right hand drew Mirrin closer. "It's alright to cry.... I haven't cried for around 450 years, and last time I cried was when Lance died. And then before that when Sakuya left.... why am I telling you?". Remilia lifted her head, locking eyes with Mirrin. "I guess Human's aren't all that bad". Remilia felt better, now that she'd cleared things up with Mirrin, but there was still the issue of Lance. "You still don't remember Lance, do you?". Remilia grinned. "Tell ya what, we're going back to the Mansion for a while to relax, and we'll see if you start to remember stuff on the way. That is, if you're okay with it, that is. Also, no pointing swords at people throats, and you get the clothes back if you want them". Remilia smiled, wiping her face with a handkerchief, and handing another to Mirrin. "Because I might not show it much, but you're kinda like a Sister to me, which is cool because I've always wanted a sister". Remilia smiled, her fangs slipping out again, but this time by accident. She quickly covered her mouth, giggling and giving Mirrin another hug. "Your secret is safe with me, and besides, it made you who you are, and to be honest Mirrin, I think everyone here loves you just the way you are, even though they mightn't show it~".

Aya grinned, pulling out her Camera again. "Okay then. Let's start!". Aya raised the Camera to her eye, taking a picture of Quill. She flicked her wings, appearing behind him and taking another picture. She returned to his front, a smirk on her face. "Alright, now it's time to film!". She pressed a button on her Camera and placed it on a nearby rock, whistling loudly. Suddenly another figure appeared, landing just behind the Camera. "Okay Aya, we're rolling in a few seconds!". Aya turned to Quill. "Basically, just answer everything I ask you truthfully, you never know, you might become a Celebrity in Gensokyo! But remember, always tell the truth, no matter what! Oh, and that's Momiji by the way". Aya grinned, and Momiji, behind the Camera gave her a thumbs up. Aya turned to the Camera.

"ACTION!".
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"Hello there Gensokyo! Aya Shameimaru here today on the Island! Wonderful place this is. An epic battle just took place between the Butler of the Scarlet Mansion, Lance Quinn, and the problem child L Scarlet. L was destroyed once again, and right now I'm here with someone who's had encounters with the boy before! Now sir, what's your name?".

Remilia smiled. "oh, you mean Anastasia? I've already met her. You've lost a lot of your memories so you probably don't remember it. It's also a shame that you don't remember Lance, after all, you DID kiss him~". Remilia smiled and tugged on Mirrin's sleeve. "Well anyways, I'll be in the Hot Springs in my Mansion if you need me, Mirrin~". Remilia turned and took a few steps. "And I'm not joking about Lance~".

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A figure blocked out the moonlight, drenching the world in darkness for a few seconds, then, everything was visible again. Remilia looked up, a smile on her face. "Well it doesn't look like I have to call him, does it?". The figure landed on the railing, crouching. He was as attractive and as alluring as he had ever been, like a brilliant crimson moon. His piercing blue eyes traveled over the two females in front of him. He locked eyes with Mirrin, but continued moving his eyes around immediately after. The shadows on his face moves slightly, causing the evil look to fade, replaced with the face and body that Mirrin had fallen in love with, but it was so much more.... entrancing. Remilia thought the word, her smile broadening for a moment. In the Hell Raven's hands lay a blond girl that seemed to be his age. At first glance she seemed dead, but her heavy breathing and the blush on her face told otherwise. The figure flapped it's wings once, somersaulting onto the balcony. He nodded at both girls once, then proceeded into the Castle, toward the bedrooms.

Remilia smiled. "He always look so much more attractive when there's a Full Moon~".

((OOC: So I've got Remi and Patchy's Sheets up in the Gensokyo Residents Profile if you want to look at them or something. Working on it again soon. ))

Aya gave Quill a 'You're being recorded you have to be loud' look, but the resumed. "So we're here with Quill, supposedly an Immortal character who's gone toe-to-toe with L before. How was it? Who won? What was it like?".

"GAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!~". Remilia fell to the floor, her laughter echoing off of the Castle's Walls. She wiped her hand over her eyes. "You think! Hahaha.... Ah~..". Remilia walked over to Mirrin, trying, and failing, to stop her self from giggling. "Ahh, Mirrin. Lance is my Butler, yes, we're close, but we aren't together. And besides, he kissed you back". Remilia didn't try to hide her giggling this time. "Hahahahah!~ I still can't believe that you thought we were together! Everyone in my Mansion is like that to each other. We're all close and we all care about each other". Remilia giggled again, wrapping Mirrin in a hug. "Aww, you're so funny sometimes~".

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A door opened, and the Hell Raven entered, his jet black wings extending outwards and enveloping the room for a few moments before they folded into him, disappearing like they were never there. Lance gave Remilia a smile, and turned to Mirrin. "You are aware that it's rude to assume things about people, Lady Mirrin?". A grin spread over his face, as Remilia conversed with him mentally. "Remilia tells me that you thought we were together. I am simply her Servant, her Consort, her Comforter and, in basis, her Butler. I would laugh, but I've already laughed when I was inside. Me and Lady Remilia have a... connection, which allows us to speak. I might've lost it in there, but you have to admit that it was funny". Lance gave Mirrin a look, and then locked eyes with her. "It's a shame you've lost your memories. I guess I'll just have to make you remember, or fall in love with me again, won't I?". With that, Lance grinned and turned away, stepping through the door.

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Remilia grinned. "I still can't believe that you thought we were together~".

Remilia eyed Mirrin. "Can we speak in private, please? That's a topic I wouldn't wish to discuss in public". Remili grabbed Mirrin, dragging her into the next room. She turned to the Girl. "You could've waited to mention that! Ugh, losing your memory is more annoying than i thought. Read this letter, now". Remilia handed Mirrin the letter. "Listen, yes, like I said, we are CLOSE. Everyone in Gensokyo is close, especially to him, being one of the only Males to still be alive. He's practically a god there, and he's a lot more powerful than anybody here, or there. He isn't even from Gensokyo, but another dimension, but Yukari dragged him into Gensokyo for fun, and now he serves me. What happened at the Beach was one of my special requests, but can you please not tell anybody about it? And besides, how do you remember that, it must've happened before you lost your memory, right?".

"The Beach thing was my fault. Don't hold Lance to blame. I've been alive for 500 years, I get certain... urges. You might not get them yet, since you're only 118 years old, right?". Remilia smiled. "Still, I apologise, but I'm sure that if you asked him, he'd allow you to give him special Requests as well~". Remilia's cheeks were slightly red, but her tone of voice was full of charisma. "Still, you're like a Sister to me, so I wouldn't mind much. That's how we roll in my Mansion.. and probably all of Gensokyo as well~".

Remili sighed and rubbed her forehead. "That's a shame really, that you don't remember him. You two looked so cute together when you were beating up my little Brother, and when you stabbed him through the shoulder with his own sword to save him, and when you got jealous at the Mansion and... ah, I'm rambling again. Hehe, sorry~". Remilia turned. "You could always invite Anastasia to the Hot Spring if you wanted, she's always welcome in my Mansion, as are you".

"Oh, that's okay~ That's fine~ That's good~ That's alright~". Remilia's eyes sparkled with something evil, but it wouldn't be detected by anyone except those closest to her. Her lips curved into a smile, the look in her eyes increased. "Oh, that's all good now, isn't it?". Remilia turned away, her eyes flickering dangerously. On the outside she looked calm, but actions betrayed her. She summoned a flock of bullets and sent them flying at a nearby wall, smiling all the while. She turned back to Mirrin. "I'll be in my Hot Springs if you need me, Mirrin". With that, she left..

Aya smiled as the Interview finished, she watched as Momiji gave her another thumbs up, and let out a sigh of relief. She turned to Quill. "Well, thanks for the info, the paper'll be out tomorrow, so we'd better head off now". Aya turned, gave Quill a thumbs up and a grin, and flew into the sky, disappearing. Momiji went over to Quill. "Why does she have to fly so fast?". With that, Momiji was gone too.

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A dark shadow was gliding across the night sky. The shadow was contemplating something. With Mirrin's memories gone, what would happen now? Sure, he still cared for her, but she probably didn't even remember him. At any rate, he'd learned that Mirrin knew about the Beach, and on the inside Lance was anything but happy. He soared over the Mountain where he'd fought L, and landed. The moonlight illuminated the whole area. He looked around, before noticing something laying on the ground. He went over to it and picked it up. It was the Rose. Mirrin must have dropped it when she was helping his fight L. Lance closed his eyes and held the rose close. He was nothing to Mirrin now, that much had been affirmed by the girl herself, but that wouldn't stop Lance from trying to get her back. After all, he would go to the end of any world for her. He pressed the rose against his lips, savoring the scent of it. The famous Scarlet Rose was the most amazing flower in all of Gensokyo, and the world he'd come from. He thought of his old life, how he missed his family, but he had a new family now. He missed his Mother sorely, and hated himself for causing her grief when he disappeared. He opened his eyes, holding the rose. He decided to do something. He took to the sky, and disappeared in the direction of the castle.

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Wherever Mirrin was, where she was walking to would seem different. And a single Scarlet Rose floated down towards her, just in front of her, it's brilliance reflected tenfold by the moonlight.

Shadows. They surrounded him as he flew through the night. He'd arrived at the Beach a few moments ago to see Mirrin floating offshore. He camouflaged himself into the sky, hiding himself from sight. As he flew over Mirrin, he paused time, putting a large amount Roses into the air, so that when he started time again, they would fall towards her, surrounding her.He wouldn't reveal himself to her yet though. If she wanted to see him, she would find him.

The Portal to Gensokyo had reopened, and a group of people appeared through it. The blond Magician, the Vampire Mistress, the Lazy Shinigami, the sleepy Youkai, and a few others entered the Castle.

Marisa, Remilia, Komachi and Yukari were those who had been present at the time when certain things happened.

"I'm glad I was awake when it happened". Yukari said.
"Yeah, yeah, but how're we gonna tell Mirrin?". Said Marisa, the Magician.
"Well, I haven't found his soul anywhere near the River yet, so he might not be dead".
"Really, Komachi? If there's any chance that my Butler might still be ali-'.
"We'll focus on that when the time comes, Remilia".

They proceeded toward Mirrin, and Yukari pulled her aside into another room, where their faces were illuminated. Remilia's bloody tears had stained her cheeks, and a small portion of her clothing, and they were still flowing slightly. Marisa seemed slightly distant, like she was trying to block out a horrible memory. Yukari hid part of her face behind her fan, but you could tell that her eyes were red from crying. The only casual looking one was Komachi, but even she seemed slightly off.

Komachi turned to Mirrin. "There's something we... I, need to tell you.... and it isn't good news".

All of the girls shot daggers at Eric, a combined force that could easily make him take a few steps back. Yukari locked eyes with Him, a smirk on her face. "Oh, so you're the possessive ex, are you? I thought Mirrin had a good taste in men, but judging by you, I was definitely wrong". A smug smile replaced her glaring and her smirk, but she still let off a dangerous aura. A if-you-hurt-anyone-here-I-will-obliterate-you-because-I'm-even-more-powerful-than-L aura. She twirled her Parasol in boredom, and Komachi stepped in. "Remilia's Butler, Lance, has died. We need you to tell Mirrin that he's gone, even though it might hurt her. Or I could just go and tell her bluntly, it's a Shinigami's Job anyways". Remilia was burying her face in Marisa's shoulder, crying again. Marisa looked at her, eyes full of concern for once. "Everyone's screwed up now that he's gone, but the worst thing is, he might've only been transported to another dimension or something, but we have no way of telling".

Remilia looked up. "Maybe he went back to where he was originally from?". Something about how innocent and childlike her voice was caused Marisa's eyes to water, and the others, even Komachi, who was around death and sadness every day, shuffled uncomfortably.

"So, will you tell her, or do we have to?".

A gap appeared in front of Eric, swallowing him in one gulp. Yukari was good at trapping people in her gaps and Eric was no different. A platform appeared beneath him as he hurtled through nothingness, Yukari and the others appeared above him.

The surrounding area was enough to give anybody except those that had been there nightmares for the rest of their lives, but the Girls weren't focused on them, they were focusing on Eric.

Yukari's voice boomed. "So, you who believe that you have claim over Mirrin, how do you like this place?".

"You can't escape, but you're free to go when we're done here".

"We've been through a lot, Eric. You wouldn't know because you were too busy focusing on yourself. How do you know what she's feeling?".

"You think Mirrin is the only one torn up about this? Well you must be more idiotic than you look, and trust me, that looks hard to pull off".

"You see, Vampire, you haven't been here, on the Island, until now, so you have no right to insult us, especially since we could obliterate you right now".

"I could easily trap you here for eternity, constantly tortured and agonised".

"I could drag you to Hell, and force you into things you would never even think of doing".

"I could cast a spell that would allow me to kill you and resurrect you an infinite amount of times".

"I'm not like that, because I'm not evil, but I can hurt you. A lot".

The beings at the edges of nothingness began to stir, settling their gaze upon Eric, hungry for their meal.

Yukari appeared behind Eric, wrapping him in an embrace. "At the click of my fingers, I could let you go, or have you ravaged by the fangs of a thousand beasts. So, Eric, what will it be?".